Best Daycares in Jackson, MS — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 24 daycares and childcare centers in Jackson based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Jackson

  1. #1 — St Luke's Early Learning Center Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — New Jerusalem Christian Pre-School Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Mississippi Action for Progress Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  4. #4 — St. Richard Early Learning Center Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Agape Christian Academy World Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Private school. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Little Einsteins Learning Lab Score: 76%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Children of the City Academy Score: 71%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Midtown Christian Academy Score: 69%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Little Me Learning Academy Score: 69%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Inspired Montessori Academy Score: 66%

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Religious school. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Awakened Academy-Early Learning Center Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →

  12. #12 — St. Peter Daycare & Christian Academy Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Children Educare Preschool Score: 51%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Holy Ghost Headstart Center Score: 49%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Baptist Child Development Center Managed by Bright Horizons Score: 49%

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Mission First Early Learning Center Score: 49%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Della J Caugills Early Head Start Center Score: 49%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Privette School of Broadmeadow Score: 49%

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, School. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Starting Point Academy Score: 40%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — L. A. B. S. Daycare & Learning Center Score: 40%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Early Years Academy Score: 29%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  22. #22 — ABC Kindergarten & Playschool Score: 29%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Extended Learning Solutions, LLC Score: 29%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  24. #24 — The Helper at Cookie's Castle Score: 29%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Jackson?
St Luke's Early Learning Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Jackson based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Jackson?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Jackson?
Childcare costs in Jackson vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.